Senator Robin Padilla encouraged his fellow Muslims in Manila’s Quiapo area to unite in cleaning up the district’s image – and they can do so by investing in the country’s growing halal industry.
During his visit to Quiapo recently, Padilla cited the big opportunities for the halal industry after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promised to provide support and funding for it.
“Dapat tulungan natin si Congressman (Joel Chua) na linisin ang masamang imaheng binabato sa atin.”
“Laging pinamamalita ng ibang tao, ang Quiapo ay magulo; e pupunta ko rito, wala namang magulo rito. Puro business lang dito. Kaya dapat tulungan natin si Congressman (Joel Chua) na linisin ang masamang imaheng binabato sa atin,” the legislator said.
The lawmaker added the halal industry worldwide is now worth trillions of dollars.
“Aba, napakalaking pera po noon. Ganoon kalaki ang industriya ng halal. Kaya mga kapatid ko tandaan natin ito sapagka’t ito priority ng gobyerno,” the senator added.
“The Department of Trade and Industry is providing funding for the halal industry, including for building slaughterhouses.”
He said the Department of Trade and Industry is providing funding for the halal industry, including for building slaughterhouses. Padilla also said the industry has the support of countries like Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.
He added halal also means Muslims must make sure their neighbors are safe. Padilla promised to help Congressman Chua address the problems in Quiapo.
But he also appealed anew to his fellow Muslims to unite and not think of tribal and political differences.
“Lahat tayo ay maging Muslim muna,” Padilla concluded.
